33 Tangents
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings33 Tangents is a podcast that covers a wide range of topics from digital analytics to business and technology to remote work.
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33 Tangents - Episode #58 - Summer Reading List
June 07, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutes - 93.1 MBIt’s that time of year when many are preparing for vacation and looking for some reading material to take with them. This week Jim, Jon, and Jason discuss what is on their summer reading list and other recommendations they have. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS The Laws of Human Nature The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail--but Some Don't The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including ...
33 Tangents - Episode #57 - Starting a Family and Maintaining Balance
May 31, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 84.3 MBThe concept of Work-Life Balance started out like all things do, as something that is well-intentioned. It feels like that in recent years “Work-Life Balance” has become cliche and is used as a recruiting tactic employed by companies. Using Jim as an example, Jason, Jon, and Jim talk about how to maintain balance in your life and with your career when major life events happen and your circumstances change. THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would ...
33 Tangents - Episode #56 - Talking New Age-y Business Trends with Evan LaPointe and Randy Zwitch
May 24, 2019 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBThis week Jason and Jim are joined by friends of the show and past guests Evan LaPointe and Randy Zwitch. What started as a comment on twitter lead to this conversation about new age-y business stuff; the trends in business that often turn out to be fads. THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot to us that you would spend some of your time with us. If you have found this episode to be valuable, we would appreciate if you would share using one of the social media button...
33 Tangents - Episode #55 - Dealing With A Client That Micromanages
May 17, 2019 14:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBAs consultants, we’ve all been there. You come across that one client that wants to micromanage you as if you were one of their own employees. This kind of practice is unhealthy when it comes to employees and can be downright disastrous with consultants. What are the issues a consultant can experience when a client tries to micromanage the relationship? How should it be dealt with to ensure a health, productive relationship? THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot ...
33 Tangents - Episode #54 - Dealing with the Analytics Turnover Problem
May 10, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 90.7 MBThe Analytics space is one that sees rapid turnover. According to Corey Prohens at IQ Workforce is that most who work in analytics, either on the implementation or on the analysis & insights side, move jobs every 18 months. This results in a feeling of repeated reset and slow progression. What are some other issues that are the result of this constant change? What can be done to mitigate the issues and reduce the churn? This week Jim and Jason sit down and talk through the complicated t...
33 Tangents - Episode #53 - We’ve been podcasting for a year
May 03, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBIt’s hard to believe but it's been a year since we launched the podcast and published our first episode. This week, Jason, Jon, and Jim take a moment to look back and discuss how we got started, what we’ve learned, and where we think we’ll go next. Most Downloaded Episodes Episode #37 – Talking Analytics Product Management with Ben Gaines Episode #51 – Talking Data Layers with Jim Gordon – Part 1 Episode #44 – Talking Analytics and Psychology with Evan LaPointe The Episode that ...
33 Tangents - Episode #52 - Talking Data Layers with Jim Gordon - Part 2
April 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week Jim and Jason welcome back Jim Gordon to continue their discussion regarding data layers. While last week focused on the technical intricacies of data layers, this week the attention turned toward the business need for data layers and why they are needed. STUFF WE MENTIONED Exploring Abandoned Places [YouTube.com] Hog Hollow Trail [AllTrails.com] Adobe Launch Data Layer: An Appeal [jimalytics.com] Jim's Burger Place [Skips] Jason's Burger Place [Burger Bar] Dunning–Kruge...
33 Tangents - Episode #51 - Talking Data Layers with Jim Gordon - Part 1
April 19, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week Jason and Jim are joined by TMS Guru Extraoidinaire, Jim Gordon. For those that don’t know Jim, he spent time with Search Discovery as they were building Satellite which became DTM after it was acquired by Adobe. He’s the author of the frequently used and referenced “DTM Cheat Sheet” and over the last 5 years he’s been building Tagtician which is a browser companion tool to help users debug, export, and explore their DTM, and now Adobe Launch, libraries. The Jims had a recent...
33 Tangents - Episode #50 - Talking Mentoring and Coaching with Stephen Marshall
April 12, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, Jim and Jason are joined by Stephen Marshall. Stephen is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair at East Tennessee State University. He is responsible for the vision and management of the Department of Media and Communication which consists of 15+ full and part-time faculty and staff as well as 400+ undergraduate and graduate students. Over the last 2 years Jason has worked with Stephen in coaching college students and in recent episodes we’ve talked about the import...
33 Tangents - Episode #49 - Adobe Summit 2019 Recap
April 05, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIt’s the week following Adobe Summit and the team sits down to recap the events, discuss what they found most interesting, and talk about what it’s like to present at an event of that scale. THINGS WE MENTIONED The T-Shirt Cannon The T-Shirt Cannon 360 Version Attendees lining up for Hila Dahan's Summit Session Adobe Experience Platform Sizmek Files For Bankruptcy And Faces An Uncertain Fate Yardbird Bouchon UnSummit THANK YOU We know your time is limited, so it means a lot ...
33 Tangents - Episode #48 - How do you develop a level of mastery that enables you to slow things down?
March 29, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 91.2 MBOn a recent episode, Jason discussed the idea of developing mastery in one’s craft. As part of that conversation, both he and Jim talked about how elite athletes develop their mastery to such a degree that they are able to slow the pace of a game down to a level where they can be 2 steps ahead of anyone else on the playing field (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBgsRbOl7X4). How can an individual go about creating mastery in their craft so as to slow the pace down to the level they need it...
33 Tangents - Episode #47 - When Is It Time To Switch Tools/Vendors?
March 22, 2019 14:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWe frequently come across 1 of 2 scenarios. We either have a company that has a tool (or set of tools) that are in place and no matter the work they put into them, the tool doesn’t fit their need and they don’t move on and find a better tool, or we have a company that switches tools or vendors the minute there is a sign of trouble. Neither of these are good or healthy. This week Jason and Jim discuss when it is the right time to switch to a new tool or vendor. What should be taken into a...
33 Tangents - Episode #46 - You Take Your Bracket Seriously, Why Don't You Take Your Testing Program Seriously?
March 15, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBWith March Madness right around the corner, you’re going to see many spending a great deal of time putting their tournament brackets together. Why does if feel like some of these people spend more time and effort on that than their testing program? We’ve come across many who don’t take their testing program seriously and just slap stuff together. There’s no planning, there’s no deep analysis, and the results show. What do you do to convince people that to get the most out of a testing ...
33 Tangents - Episode #45 - How Do You Get Experience?
March 08, 2019 14:00 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBAt some point in your career, you will face the paradox of needing to gain experience to move your career forward, but no one is willing to giving you a chance because you don’t have the experience. This is often seen early in one’s career when searching for that first or second job out of college. In this scenario, you have very little on the job experience. It is also seen later on in one’s career if they are trying to make a pivot. In this scenario, you have some skills that are transfe...
33 Tangents - Episode #44 - Talking Analytics and Psychology with Evan LaPointe
March 01, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jason and Jim sit down with Evan LaPointe, the founder and CEO of Core Consulting as well as the creator of Satellite (now Adobe DTM) that was acquired in an industry defining acquisition by Adobe in 2013. THINGS WE MENTIONED Jim's wife powerlifting 6 months pregnant Swarm App Adobe Acquires Satellite Core Consulting Microsoft Clippy Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity Malcolm Gladwell - TED2004 - Choice, happiness ...
33 Tangents - Episode #43 - When to Breakup With a Client
February 22, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBAs we wrap up our episodes for the month of February, Jason, Jon, and Jim talk about breakups. There are those clients that come into our lives that stay there for the long term and they are wonderful to work with. There are those that we realize at some point the business is better off without as the relationship is not healthy and not mutually beneficial. When should you make the decision to break up with a client? What should go into that decision and what should you consider? What h...
33 Tangents - Episode #42 - Understanding the Customer Journey
February 15, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MBMany companies still make decisions about their online presence (marketing, webstore, lead generation), about what they want the customer to be and how they want the customer to engage instead of learning what is really going on. How can Analytics help inform who the customer is and how they want engage? This is something that we would have expected 10 years ago, but we still see it today. Why hasn’t this changed? Is it arrogance? Is the data not trusted? Is it something else? T...
33 Tangents - Episode #41 - Coaching and Mentoring Your Team
February 11, 2019 02:59 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MBThis week Jim, Hila, and Jason to continue part of the theme from last week’s episode around giving tough love to your customer; having those honest, hard conversations in order to build a strong relationship. In our last episode, Jason mentioned this quote by former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden “One of the greatest motivating factors is the pat on the back, although with some individuals, you have to make the pat a little lower or a little harder.” Coaching and mentoring a team is n...
33 Tangents - Episode #40 - When To Give A Customer a Little Tough Love
February 01, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MBThere is a perception that you need to be a “yes person” to have a successful client engagement. In our last episode Jason mentioned that the low barrier to entry in our space is partially responsible for this. In order to have a happy, satisfied client, you need to give them everything that they want, when they want it. In actuality, however, there are times when you need to exercise tough love with a client. This can also be extended to the pre-sales process when dealing with prospects....
33 Tangents - Episode #39 - Investing in Consulting
January 25, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBWhen you hear the word 'consulting', many people and organizations often get a sour taste in their mouths. They have been burned in the past by so called "experts" or they think that surly we are smarter about our business than anyone on the outside. But...there is amazing value to be gained from bringing in outside expertise. As a services company, 33 Sticks brings in outside experts to help us get to a level we couldn't get to on our own. In this episode, Jim, Jason, and Hila talk abou...
33 Tangents - Episode #38 - Defining A Proper TMS Maintenance Strategy and Governance Plan
January 18, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 89.6 MBTag Management Systems have greatly improved the flexibility and responsiveness of implementations in recent years. There are many positives to them but this episode is not about that. Governance is often seen as an extra step or not critical so many companies simply jump in and start coding without any design or plan. What are the problems that can arise if you don’t manage and maintain your TMS properly? What are the components of a proper TMS governance plan and maintenance strategy? ...
33 Tangents - Episode #37 - Talking Analytics Product Management with Ben Gaines
January 11, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week Jim and Jason sit down and have a conversation with Ben Gaines who is a Group Product Manager with Adobe. Ben shares his insights and learnings from what it was like when he started with Omniture to what his day to day looks like today. Ben discusses what it means to be a product manager with Adobe, what he sees as the current trends in Analytics, and how he stays focused on the strategic view of the product. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR… 🔊3:00 Who is Ben Gaines? 🔊6:00 Ben talks abou...
33 Tangents - Episode #36 - From the Archives: Analyzing Utah air quality data with Randy Zwitch
January 04, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBPlease note: We’re taking a break during the holidays and we’ll will be back with new episodes on January 11, 2019. This episode was previously published on August 17, 2018 What does air quality have to do with data and collaboration? This week Randy Zwitch, Senior Developer Advocate at MapD, joins Jason and Jim. Randy and Jason have been working together on a project using MapD’s platform and air quality data from Jason’s home state, Utah. The conversation starts off talking about t...
33 Tangents - Episode #35 - From the Archives: Being “Always On” and Distractions
December 28, 2018 14:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBPlease note: We’re taking a break during the holidays and will be back with new episodes on January 11, 2019. This episode was previously published on August 3, 2018. This week Jim, Jon, and Jason discuss two different, yet related problems faced by remote workers today. The first is the concept of being “always on”. The expectation, explicitly stated or implied, that you’re always accessible via phone, or email, or a messaging platform such as Slack. The second piece is distractions...
33 Tangents - Episode #34 - What do you mean (insert metric) won’t match exactly across these different systems?
December 21, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MBWe’ve gotten this question, in one form or another, many many times: I’m looking at system A and system B and they don’t match, how do we fix that? To validate that a system is collecting data correctly you need to compare it to another system. For example you would compare your Analytics implementation to your backend order management system to ensure that you’re conversion tracking is accurate. However these two systems will never match exactly and if you’re not careful, your validation...
33 Tangents - Episode #33 - Talking Customer Data Platforms with Aaron Fossum
December 14, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MBWhat is a Customer Data Platform, or CDP, and how can it help my business? This week Hila and Jason sit down with Aaron Fossum, Director of Digital Analytics at Holland America Line to discuss CDPs. Aaron talks about Holland’s goal with being better able to talk to their customers and how a CDP plays into that. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/33Sticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/33sticks/
33 Tangents - Episode #32 - How Do I Prove Value To My Boss?
December 07, 2018 14:00 - 51 minutes - 93.4 MBOften times we see the effort to implement, maintain, and use Analytics be questioned by those who aren’t involved in the day to day. Focusing on after the initial implementation work is done, many times management does not see the value in functionality that does not provide direct revenue. Once implemented how do you demonstrate and prove the value of the data being collected? How do you justify things such as software costs, the ongoing maintenance, and hiring of people to use the dat...
33 Tangents - Episode #31 - What is a “North Star Metric” and how do you go about determining it?
November 30, 2018 14:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBCreated and defined by GrowthHackers (https://growthhackers.com/articles/north-star-metric), “The North Star Metric (NSM) is a powerful concept that has emerged in recent years from Silicon Valley companies with breakout growth. It helps teams move beyond driving fleeting, surface-level growth to instead focus on generating long-term retained customer growth. The North Star Metric is the single metric that best captures the core value that your product delivers to customers. Optimizing your...
33 Tangents - Episode #30 - Creating a Daily Routine To Get Crap Done
November 23, 2018 14:00 - 46 minutes - 85.1 MBYou won’t be as successful as you could be with out a plan. Without planning and/or preparation it’s easy for your workday to get away from you. This week Hila, Jason, and Jim discuss steps they take to stay organized and focused so they can get the important items we need done and not be distracted by the little stuff. Creating structure in your day is definitely not one-size-fits all and they provide recommendations for those that may be struggling with it. Website: www.33sticks.com...
33 Tangents - Episode #29 - Talking Publishing Analytics and Personalization with Todd Schauman
November 16, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBThis week Jim was in Boston and paid a visit to The Christian Science Monitor, one of 33 Sticks’ clients. As part of the visit he and Jason were able to get time with Todd Schauman to record a podcast episode. Todd is the Director of Marketing and Analytics for the Christian Science Monitor and has a great deal of experience working in the publishing space. One of the things that Jim and Jenn have talked about on a previous episode was that there are many tried and true best practices whe...
33 Tangents - Episode #28 - The Most Important Customer Intent Signals to Track
November 09, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBWhen it comes to implementing analytics tracking, some feel the need or design to tag everything a visitor can click on. While there may be value tracking most of the interactions a visitor can make, there is a core set that can be lost in the mix if not careful. What are the most important interactions on a site to have tagged first to ensure you’re clearly tracking the important details a customer is trying to tell you? This week Jenn and Jim dig into the weeds and talk about those inte...
33 Tangents - Episode #27 - I Just Inherited an Analytics Implementation, Now What?
November 02, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBYou’ve just started a new job as the Analytics/Insights manager. You’re coming into a position where an analytics solution was designed and implemented by one of your predecessors. What are the critical first steps that you take now that you own it? This week, Jim, Jon, and Jason sit down to discuss what they see as the important items to tackle first along with the common missteps with this kind of scenario. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twi...
33 Tangents - Episode #26 - Talking DTM to Launch Migrations with Corey Spencer
October 26, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBAdobe recently announced the end of life plans and sunset date for DTM. With migrations from DTM to Launch estimated to take up to 9 months it means that if many organizations are not talking about migrating they could already behind the 8 ball. The time between now and DTM’s sunset date will fly by. What should organizations do to get things started? What are the most important things to consider? This week Jason, Jenn, and Jim are joined by special guest Corey Spencer. Corey is D...
33 Tangents - Episode #25 - Dealing with Technology Addiction
October 19, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBTechnology addiction is a very real thing. With the latest iOS version, Apple has released a feature called “Screen Time” to measure how much you use your phone and to give you the ability to shut down applications after a certain amount of usage per day as well as at night. During a recent vacation, Jim noticed a large number of people being sucked into their phones and taken out of the moment. For those of us who have a passion for technology and have a career in technology, there is a ...
33 Tangents - Episode #24 - Hurry Up and Wait
October 12, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 79 MBWe’ve all been there. A prospect or client is excited to get started with something, you take all of steps necessary to get everything prepared and then…bam…things stop dead. How do you handle handle these “hurry up and wait” situations? What is the root cause of them? This week Jim, Jon, and Jason dig deep into these questions, but first talk a little bit about coffee. Jim and Jason actually find something to disagree about. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: [email protected] T...
33 Tangents - Episode #23 - Key Components of Running a Successful Testing Program
October 05, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBOnce a testing and optimization program is up and running, what are the key components of making it successful? What needs to be done to ensure that it’s advancing and becoming more sophisticated? Last week, Jason, Hila, and Jim spoke about the important steps to take when starting a testing and optimization program. This week they continue the conversation but focusing the common pitfalls that can cause a test program to become stagnant or even fail. Website: www.33sticks.com Email:...
33 Tangents - Episode #22 - Starting a Testing and Optimization Program
September 28, 2018 13:00 - 40 minutes - 74.2 MBThis week, Jim and Jason are joined by Hila Dahan, 33 Sticks co-founder and testing & optimization extraordinaire, We’ve heard time and time again from clients and prospects alike how they want to get a testing program started or they’ve attempted in the past and have failed to get it off the ground. They’re super excited about the prospects of what it can do so they’re focused on the sexy things they can do when it’s up and running once it’s up and running however, they’re not focused on ...
33 Tangents - Episode #21 - Less is More
September 21, 2018 13:00 - 38 minutes - 70.3 MBWe ran into some technical issues recording this week’s episode so it’s shorter than a normal episode but chock full of good content, which is ironic given the subject. If you’re the type of person that like to go above and beyond for your clients, the thought of “less is more” may be a paradox. How could doing less actually be better for both a client and your organization? This week, Jim, Jenn, and Jason dissect this concept and discuss what it means to them and how they feel it enables...
33 Tangents - Episode #20 - Working with an unengaged client
September 14, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBWhen you work in services, there will be times you start a new project and the person you are set to work with day to day is not nearly engaged as you would like them to be or need them to be. What do you do in these situations? Is this kind of situation a symptom of something much bigger? This week, Jason, Jenn, and Jim talk through their past experiences when this has happened to them, the steps that they took, and the lessons learned. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: Podcast@33...
33 Tangents - Episode #19 - Impact
September 07, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBCan you only make an impact an organization when you work for a small company? Can those that work for large organizations have an impact? Do you make an impact by what you do internally or by what you do externally? This week Jason, Jon, and Jim tackle the concept of having an impact on the organization you work for and the many facets of it. Also, you’ll also hear what Legos have to do with digital analytics. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: https...
33 Tangents - Episode #18 - Billing Models
August 31, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBThis week, Jim, Jon, and Jason dig into one of Jason’s favorite topic - agency billing models. Traditionally, agencies and consulting firms bill by the hour. Every minute an employee spends working with a client needs to billed to them. Employees are also pressured to make sure they maintain a high rate of billable time each week. What are the problems that can arise from this? Are there other ways to run an agency or consultancy? What are the pros and cons of other models? Website...
33 Tangents - Episode #17 - Talking UK Ecommerce with Adam Woodhouse
August 24, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBThis week Jim, Jenn, and Jason sit down and chat with Adam Woodhouse, Senior Ecommerce Insights Manager at Dixons Carphone. They discuss the typical challenges faced by Adam on a day to day basis, how the organization uses data that is collected, and what it’s like to work with a consulting team that is based on another continent. Website: www.33sticks.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/33Sticks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/33sticks/
33 Tangents - Episode #16 - Analyzing Utah air quality data with Randy Zwitch
August 17, 2018 13:00 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBWhat does air quality have to do with data and collaboration? This week Randy Zwitch, Senior Developer Advocate at MapD, joins Jason and Jim. Randy and Jason have been working together on a project using MapD’s platform and air quality data from Jason’s home state, Utah. The conversation starts off talking about the specifics of the project but then moves onto the broader topic of remote collaboration and there is even mention of a spicy sushi challenge from 7 years ago. Links to blog...
33 Tangents - Episode #15 - Keeping things simple and the paradox of more data
August 10, 2018 13:00 - 53 minutes - 97.1 MBHaving more data available is always good and you can never have enough, right? What could go wrong with having many sources of data? This week Jim, Jason, and Jon tackle the paradox of having too much data and what leads to it. Often times we see organizations that are struggling to understand exactly what to track so they become stuck in a cycle of implementing one tool after another thinking the technology itself will solve the problem. Without investing in the right people, they end ...
33 Tangents - Episode #14 - Being “Always On” and Distractions
August 03, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week Jim, Jon, and Jason discuss two different, yet related problems faced by remote workers today. The first is the concept of being “always on”. The expectation, explicitly stated or implied, that you’re always accessible via phone, or email, or a messaging platform such as Slack. The second piece is distractions. This could be the latest email that comes into your inbox, the tweet you just got, or the alert that just popped up on your phone. Both of these take discipline to mana...
33 Tangents - Episode #13 - Remote Work Bloopers & Overcompensation
July 27, 2018 13:00 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBRemote workers often feel the need to take extra steps to prevent exposing they are not in a corporate office, unlike their counterparts who are in a corporate office. The most common example of this is background noise during a call. Remote workers often take every precaution to prevent anything being heard in the background while those in an office don’t notice how noisy it sounds on the other end. At the root of this is a need for the remote worker for their professionalism and ability...
33 Tangents - Episode #12 - Designing Solutions
July 20, 2018 13:00 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBPlease Note: We ran into some technical difficulties recording this week’s episode so the sound quality suffered at times, but the content was great and wanted to make sure we still shared it. This week Jason and Jim are joined by Jenn Kunz, Principal Architect and implementation extraordinaire, to discuss the finer points of designing solutions. Components such as wiring up a tag or building a feed are only a part of the entire solution. The ability to keep a view of the bigger pictur...
33 Tangents - Episode #11 - Flexibility
July 13, 2018 13:00 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBThere is a growing desire across many industries for flexible working terms. What does it mean to work in a flexible work environment? What are some of the common pitfalls when moving from a rigid to flexible work arrangement? This week, Jim, Jon, and Jason tackle the topic of flexibility and work. With each having spent time in very rigid organizations that dictated everything from where, when, and how work will be done, there was desire to seek out or create the opposite type of atmosp...
33 Tangents - Episode #10 - Stability and Security With Your Job
July 06, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBGrowing up and early in our careers many of us were taught to seek out employment with a large company or in government in order to have a safe and secure job; job security should be our number one priority. Do job security and stability really exist? Is there greater risk in avoiding what appears to be risk in the pursuit of stability and security? What are those risks? Having spent time working for large corporations in a “safe” job, Jon, Jason, and Jim talk about the lessons they have...
33 Tangents - Episode #9 - Meetings, meetings everywhere
June 29, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBIt’s easy to lose control of your calendar and have how you are going to spend your time dictated to you. Have you ever looked at your calendar and wonder if all of those meetings are necessary and important? What are some ways to ensure you control your time and schedule? The struggle is real. This week Jim, Jon, and Jason discuss the ever present problem of too many meetings, not enough time to work on the critical items, and steps they’ve taken to prevent their calendar from being ove...